College of the Ozarks
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Part of The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts
•Combined Theatre and Secondary Education degree leading to Speech and Theatre teaching certification (grades 9-12)
•Training in acting, stagecraft, design, directing, theatre history, and education pedagogy
PRODUCTIONS & FACILITIES
•Department produces 4 shows per year, including at least 1 major musical
•Main stage productions in Jones Auditorium
•Student-directed showcases in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre
UNIQUE ADVANTAGE
•Students work campus jobs and graduate completely debt-free — no tuition charged
•Graduates are prepared for both classroom teaching and professional theatre careers
•Small college environment with personalized attention near the Branson entertainment market
Key Info
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Fall enrollment only
•Students must participate in the Work Education Program for at least two semesters
ADMISSION TIMELINE
•Complete application by December 31 for initial consideration for the following fall
•After December 31, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
•FAFSA should be submitted by November 15 to meet the initial consideration date
CERTIFICATION
•Leads to Missouri secondary education certification in Speech and Theatre (9-12)
•Students must complete both Theatre and Secondary Education major requirements
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Students are admitted to the college through the general admissions process
•Declare Speech and Theatre Education as your major after enrollment
•No prescreen, portfolio, or performance audition needed
ADMISSION PROCESS
•Submit application through the College of the Ozarks website
•Provide high school transcript, ACT/SAT/CLT scores, FAFSA, and two references
•An in-person admissions interview is required for all applicants
•Admission is competitive — students should have a 3.0 GPA and score at least 20 ACT / 1030 SAT / 63 CLT
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
15%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
1,415
Enrollment
$41,592
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$21,290
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$7,669
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,214
Family Income $30k - $48k$6,639
Family Income $48k - $75k$7,275
Family Income $75k - $110k$10,273
Family Income $110k+$11,397
